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Ride: Authentic Guitar TAB

Rob Zombie

Item: 00-PSG-000655

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Former frontman & leader of the band White Zombie, Rob Zombie successfully launched a solo career in 1998 with his record Hellbilly Deluxe, which sold more copies in its first week than any of the White Zombie records before it (Billboard.com). Also a filmmaker, Rob Zombie was responsible for making the movies House of 1000 Corpses and Devil's Rejects.

Educated Horses, his 2006 full-length CD release, has already reached the No. 5 spot on Billboard's Top 200 Chart (2006). This book provides authentic guitar TAB for all the songs on the record.

Titles are: Sawdust in the Blood * American Witch * Foxy Foxy * 17 Year Locust * The Scorpion Sleeps * 100 Ways * Let It All Bleed Out * Death of It All * Ride * The Devil's Rejects * The Lords of Salem.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 52
SKU: 00-PSG-000655

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About the Artist: Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie emerged as the frontman and creative force behind White Zombie, the industrial metal band that defined a sound in the 1990s. After the band dissolved, he transitioned to a solo career in 1998 with Hellbilly Deluxe, an album that outsold all previous White Zombie releases in its opening week. Beyond music, Zombie established himself as a filmmaker, directing House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, bringing the same visceral energy to cinema that characterizes his musical output.

Educated Horses (2006) marked a significant point in his solo trajectory, reaching number 5 on the Billboard 200 and showcasing Zombie's evolution as a songwriter and producer. The album balances heavy riffs with structured songwriting, making it an excellent resource for guitarists exploring metal composition and arrangement. His work spans genres and mediums, but remains rooted in the aggressive, theatrical aesthetic that defines his artistic identity.

Why we love this

Educated Horses delivers precisely what players want from authentic TAB: riffs that are satisfying to play and instantly recognizable. The 11-track collection covers the full album, giving guitarists a complete resource without having to hunt down scattered tabs online. This is metal with structure, not just chaos, so there's real learning value in understanding how Zombie builds tension and impact through arrangement.

What to expect

Raw, percussive, and relentless. These riffs hit hard and sit firmly in the lower register, creating a dense, heavy foundation that drives every track. The TAB captures the mechanical precision and industrial edge that made Educated Horses stand out, with rhythmic complexity beneath the surface aggression.

Who it's for

Intermediate and advanced guitarists who want to expand beyond standard rock into metal territory will find this collection both challenging and accessible. Players interested in studying how contemporary metal is composed and arranged will gain insight from Educated Horses' direct approach to riff construction. Tab learners who respond well to learning songs they already know (or want to know) will appreciate having the complete album in one resource.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock into the rhythmic pocket of each riff before worrying about speed; Zombie's tracks rely on groove and precision timing more than raw velocity.
  • Use the backing tracks or recorded versions to internalize the production mix and understand where your guitar sits in the overall sound.
  • Pay attention to muting techniques and palm muting patterns, which are essential to achieving the articulate, driving quality of these riffs.
  • Work through the heavier passages section by section, building muscle memory for the chord shapes and finger positions before attempting full tempo.

How to use it

Offer this to electric guitar students as a supplement when they're ready to explore heavier material or when they ask for tabs of songs they're genuinely excited to learn. Use it in electives focused on contemporary metal and hard rock composition to show how modern songwriting approaches riff development. Individual tracks work well as performance pieces for guitar recitals or ensemble settings when students want to branch into music outside traditional classical or folk contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing metal riffs from TAB notation
  • Palm muting technique and mute articulation
  • Understanding rhythmic complexity in heavy music
  • Building finger strength and endurance for distorted power chord sequences
  • Studying contemporary songwriting and riff composition

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